It's moving season in the Champions Cup, as the back-to-back ties before Christmas will go much to deciding who will be in the shake-up for the last eight as the pool stages draw to a close in January. With a squad ravaged by injury and a head coach only a fortnight in the job, casual Munster fans will almost find this weekend's opponents the more familiar side at Thomond: Leicester Tigers. But if you don't fancy freezing in Limerick this weekend, read on for details on where to watch Munster vs Leicester Tigers.
Where to watch Munster vs Leicester Tigers?
The game kicks off at 7.45pm on Saturday night at Thomond Park. It is live on BT Sport 2, with coverage beginning at 7.15pm.
Where are both sides in the pool?
Munster were perhaps fortunate to escape Castres with a draw on the opening matchday, but followed it up by grinding out a trademark win over Racing at a stormy Thomond a week later. Tigers, meanwhile are level at the top of the pool with Munster on six points, following an opening-day defeat to Racing with a bonus-point romp against Castres.
How are both sides domestic form?
Munster began the Johann Van Graan era with an encouraging win over the Ospreys in the Pro14 last weekend, while Tigers have lost their last two Premiership games, against Wasps and Worcester.
Any injury worries for Munster?
Plenty. Chris Farrell misses out following his star turn for Ireland against Argentina, while Keith Earls is out with the hamstring injury that precluded his international involvement this autumn. Tyler Blyendaal is likely to miss out, Jaco Taute is a long-term absentee, but Simon Zebo should be fit to play, in spite of being substituted with a rib injury against Ospreys.
The futures of Peter O'Mahony and CJ Stander remain subject to intense media speculation, but both are expected to face Tigers.
So a reminder of where to watch Munster vs Leicester Tigers - BT Sport 2 from 7.15pm on Saturday night.
